Just Starting

[Curt Carpenter]

Hello:
I am just starting to learn B4A, and have run MyFirstProgram from the Beginner's Guide on my Android tablet (Android v.2.2). Three questions

1) Is this the right place to ask really basic questions?
2) MyFirstProgram is running on my tablet. In what directory will I find the .apk for this program to delete it?
3) I am thinking that I would like to use the emulator on my PC so I can study B4A without linking to my tablet, but I didn't install one when I installed B4A. How can I go back and install an emulator for my 7" Android 2.2 tablet?

Sorry for the long list. All help appreciated.
Thanks
Curt Carpenter

 

[HotShoe]

Hello:
I am just starting to learn B4A, and have run MyFirstProgram from the Beginner's Guide on my Android tablet (Android v.2.2). Three questions

1) Is this the right place to ask really basic questions?
2) MyFirstProgram is running on my tablet. In what directory will I find the .apk for this program to delete it?
3) I am thinking that I would like to use the emulator on my PC so I can study B4A without linking to my tablet, but I didn't install one when I installed B4A. How can I go back and install an emulator for my 7" Android 2.2 tablet?

Sorry for the long list. All help appreciated.
Thanks
Curt Carpenter

Welcome aboard!

1. The best place to ask questions is in the first forum area (Updates and questions). You are also welcome to join in at the b4a chat site HERE. There are normally folks there from noon or so EST (5pm GMT) or so onward until evening/night depending on timezone.

2. If you want to delete an app from your tablet, use the Settings > Apps > Manage Apps and uninstall it. If you mean on your PC, it will be in the appdirectory/Objects directory, but there is little need to delete that since it gets rebuilt on each compile.

3. You can create different emulators using the Android AVD manager. You'll need to download whatever versions of android OS that you want to test with. I personally use Bluestacks instead of the slow-as-death android emulator that comes with the package. It's free and very fast. Devices are always best to test with before a final release though.

The most important thing to remember around here is not to be afraid to ask a question, but take the time to try to figure out the answer for yourself first. Some of us get irritated with folks asking for us to do an app for them because they just don't want to be bothered to learn.

The other important thing is to just have fun.

--- Jem

 

[Curt Carpenter]

OK, thank you.